Worship Services
Sunday:
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I without music
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Adult and Children’s Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II with organ music and full choir
Nursery care for infants and toddlers is provided Sundays and for special events during the week as needed.

Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II without music
9:25 a.m. Holy Unction (healing)

St. Paul's Church Staff
Rector: The Rev. Edward J. "Jay" Mills III
The Rev. Marquita Hutchens, Assistant to the Rector
Administrative Assistant: Janet Cox
Sexton: Billy Overbey

Church Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: (423) 245-5187

Christian Formation
Sunday School
Pre-school through adults.
Contact: The Church Office, 245-5187
Click here to e-mail the Christian Education staff.

Vacation Bible School, Adult Bible Study, Special Seasonal Programs
These events are published in The Weekly Epistle.
Contact: The Church Office at 245-5187

Education for Ministry
A parish based program of theological education.
Contact: Anthony Peters, a trained EFM Mentor, for further details.

Fellowship Opportunities
Baysmont Eucharist Service
2nd Monday of each month.

Coffee Hour
Social time after the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service.
Contact: Alice Payne at 239-8371

EYC (Youth Group)
Middle and High School students meet weekly for fellowship and social activities. Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: The Church Office at 245-5187

ECW (Women’s Group)
Episcopal Church Women meet monthly.
See the The Weekly Epistle and the Sunday bulletin.

"Purely Social" Family Night Suppers
An opportunity for fellowship and supper the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Room.
Contact: Adair Murdoch at 239-9108

Foyer Groups [Koinonia]
Monthly supper gatherings in homes of parishioners.
For more information, contact
Hershell Cave
378-5698

Outreach
These outreach ministries are designed to answer Jesus’ charge to feed, clothe, house and minister to ourselves and others.

Food Pantry
As God is generous to us, we seek to serve those in the community in need of food and other help.
Contact: Beverley Howard

Coat Ministry
An annual collection and distribution of coats to the Food Pantry recipients and others.
Contact: Cricket Malcolm at 245-1529

Children’s Outreach Program
Monthly, the Sunday school classes undertake projects with varying parish and community themes, often supporting the current outreach ministries listed here.

November Visits to the Oncology Unit
The Outreach Committee has undertaken a project each November in support of the oncology unit of our neighbor, Wellmont-Holston Valley Hospital. These patients are often long term and require repeated visits and as a result, their families often spend long periods of time with their loved ones. The purpose of this project is to provide some comfort to the patients and their families. St. Paul's parishioners provide afternoon refreshments, read at night, lead Sunday afternoon worship and provide a Thanksgiving dinner, complete with turnkey, ham and all the trimmings. Our Sunday School youth serenade the unit on a Sunday morning to the delight of all. This is a worthy project and all who have volunteered have treasured the special times they have shared with the staff, patients and families of the oncology unit.
Contact: Karen Mills

Blood Drive
An annual parish blood drive benefiting the local blood bank, thus providing coverage to the congregation.

Salvation Army Feeding
Provides financial support to the local Salvation Army as lay persons assist in preparing and serving meals.
Contact: Beverley Howard

Kingsport Community Ministry Center (KCMC)
Church volunteers assist in efforts to provide emotional and financial assistance to the needy.

St. Paul's Day School
St. Paul’s Day School was established in 1946. Its goal is to provide age appropriate values education through the curriculum and chapel program and is for ages 2-5.
Day care is also available.
Contact: Glenna Depew (Director) at 246-9552

Groups Aiding Our Worship
Choir
Practice is held Sunday evenings, 530-630pm.
Contact: Becky Cooper, Choir Director

Chalice Bearers
Lay persons assisting with presentation of the Communion wine.

Lectors [Lay Readers]
Lay persons responsible for reading weekly lessons and prayers of the people.

Altar Guild
Prepare altar & flowers for services.
Contact: Cricket Malcolm at 245-1529

Ushers
Help with seating and welcoming visitors.

Greeters/ Home Visitors
Greeters welcome church members and newscomers alike, as they enter St. Paul's. Home Visitors call on newcomers to the congregation and bring them a welcoming gift plus information about the parish.
Contact: Charlie Givens at 246-7622

Acolytes
Assist in worship as crucifers, candlebearers and servers.

Brass Polishing
Clean altar brass.
Contact: Mindy Givens at 246-7622

The Weekly Epistle
This weekly newsletter covers events and parish news. A monthly calendar of events is included.
To receive, call the office at 245-5187.

Church Library
The parish maintains a variety of Episcopal and related materials.
Includes books, magazines, filmstrips, audio and video cassettes for adults and children.
Contact: Anthony Peters at 323-0998

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